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Senator Bernie Sanders on The Ed Show was outraged at politicians turning a blind eye to corporations in this country who aren’t and don’t want to pay taxes and do not play a role in deficit reduction, yet demanding that those who can least afford it make all the sacrifices in America’s “shared sacrifice.” The average […]

Matthew Schauenburg is propped against a pillar inside the Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin with a sign alerting passersby that he is conducting a hunger strike for democracy. He is on a hunger strike to draw attention to the harmful aspects of Governor Scott Walker’s “budget repair” bill and proposed budget. According to Wisconsin Radio Network: […]

I am sick and tired of our two major parties. I no longer feel an allegiance to either one or the slightest bit compelled to vote for any of our current public servants. Both Democrats and Republicans have shown themselves to be bought and paid for by corporations and are clearly no longer willing to […]

The protests in Wisconsin are making a difference. A movement has started that cannot be stopped. This is all about hard working American families reacting to what is being to done to them. This is about all of us. It brings hope to all of us. It is the same fight 99ers have been waging for […]

Original video of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. addressing the illusion of unemployment rates on the floor of the House can be found at Jesse Jackson Jr. on Facebook. Transcript of speech: The unemployment rate dropped last month from 9.4% to 9% but only 36,000 jobs were created. Wow, 36,000 jobs, equals 0.4%. How did the […]

On The Ed Show last night Ed Schultz spoke out for the 99ers . He gave his take on the new legislation introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Congressman Bobby Scott, which would give help to those unemployed for more than 99 weeks. The segment begins with Congresswoman Barbara Lee speaking at yesterday’s press conference: […]

Video from this morning’s press conference of Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) and Congressman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) introducing legislation for 99ers. Lee urged House Speaker John Boehner to consider the plight of the unemployed and bring this bill to a floor vote as soon as possible. More footage of this press conference can be […]